Toby Wants You ...to Ride to Work

TWO-WHEELED COMMUTERS COUNT DOWN
Motorcyclists are getting ready to ride as the second national Ride Your Motorcycle to Work
Week draws close, running from October 22nd to 26th 2018.
Encouraging Australia to bring fun to the daily commute, the initiative aims to ensure
motorcycles are properly maintained and prepared for the summer riding season, after a
winter break.
The concentrated week of two-wheeled commuting also provides visibility in numbers for
one of the highest-risk road user groups, drawing public attention to rider safety.
KTM ambassador and newly minted Cross Country Rallies World Champion Toby Price said
the event was about getting bikes out of garages and on the road.
“We just want people to ride more!” said Mr. Price. “There is always a big grin hidden under
my helmet when I am riding or racing. Riding cuts congestion and commute times and
makes parking easy, but it also makes you happy.”
“In a world of constant distractions, motorcycles demand total focus. Riding clears your
mind, cuts stress and gives you back control of your day.”
Mr. Price noted that the best way to keep riding safely is to keep motorcycles properly
maintained.
“There is nowhere I would rather be than riding my bike, but it is a passion that requires risk
management. That starts before you get on the road. Skipping across sand dunes at speed, I
rely on a well-maintained, and reliable bike to get me home.”
“The risks of racing are very different, but riding on the road demands the same approach
and management.
“Before you start your commute or riding season, take your bike to its brands closest dealer.
Get it checked out. Make sure it’s up for the job and make sure it will get you home.”
Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries Chief Executive Tony Weber said the initiative
aimed to get riders back on their bikes, safely.
“The passion motorcyclists have for riding is incredible,” he said.
“Ride Your Motorcycle to Work Week is about sharing that passion while reminding riders to
make sure their bike is operating correctly, that it’s safe and prepared for their commute,
and for the summer riding season.”
Follow the event at:www.ridetoworkweek.com.auwww.facebook.com/ridetoworkweekwww.instagram.com/@ridetoworkweek_au
Ride Your Motorcycle to Work Week is an initiative of the Federal Chamber of Automotive
Industries, supported by Aprilia, BMW Motorrad, Can-AM BRP, Ducati, Harley-Davidson,
Honda, Husqvarna, Indian Motorcycles, Kawasaki, KTM, Moto Guzzi, Piaggio, Suzuki,
Triumph, Vespa and Yamaha.
For more information or to arrange an interview with Tony Weber, please contact Rhys
Griffiths.
Rhys Griffiths
FCAI Motorcycle Manager
rhys.griffiths@fcai.com.au
0418 387 527

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